Keto Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Keto Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: Avocado Oil; Cinnamon Stick Whole; Szechuan Peppercorns; Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic; Avocado Oil; Ground Pork; Sherry Cooking Wine by Holland House; Dark Soy Sauce by Amoy; Suimiyacai; Chinese Five Spice Powder; Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton; Soy Sauce; Almond Butter; The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve; Szechuan Peppercorns; Garlic; Chinese Five Spice Powder; Bok Choy; Peanuts; Scallions; Noodle Shirataki Rice by Miracle

918 ratings

Prepare Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Are you looking for an authentic shirataki noodle Keto recipe? Look no further than Low Carb Dan Dan Noodles, which have an incredibly authentic Chinese flavor. Hot shirataki noodles are coated in a homemade Sichuan peppercorn oil sauce made from steeping Sichuan peppercorns, a cinnamon stick, and crushed red pepper flakes. Almond butter is added to the sauce for viscosity and richness as well as soy sauce, garlic, and more ground Sichuan peppercorns. This spicy, tongue-numbing sauce is layered into the bottom of a bowl then topped with hot noodles, five-spice scented ground pork, crushed peanuts, and sliced scallions. The dish can be topped with any blanched green vegetables, but bok choy or baby bok choy is an excellent choice. Feel free to use different kinds of ground meat. Ground pork is the most common, but ground beef would work well too. ### What are Sichuan peppercorns? Also known as Szechuan peppercorns, this variety of peppercorn has a spiciness that makes your tongue tingle, but is not very spicy. The flavor is irreplaceable! These can be found at your local Asian market or online. Typically they are sold whole and must be ground to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or in a coffee grinder (that is used for spices only). This recipe was created for the perfect amount of spice. If you do not like food that is too spicy, reduce the amount of red chili flakes and Sichuan peppercorns at first. You can always add more to your sauce if necessary. Some brands of crushed red pepper flakes are spicier than others. ### What kind of shirataki noodles should I use? Dan Dan noodles are typically made with spaghetti shaped noodles, so it is best to stick with thinner shirataki noodles. Thinner noodles coat themselves with sauce much easier. ### What is sui mi ya cai? Sui mi ya cai is made from preserved mustard stems and is very typical of Sichuan Chinese cooking. You can omit this ingredient, but it adds a wonderful umami vegetable flavor to the entire dish. This ingredient is easily found in Asian markets or even online. One bag will last a long time as you do not need much, and since it is preserved, it lasts a long time in storage. Adding this ingredient will make them the best Dan Dan noodles ever. ### Serving suggestions Serve spicy Dan Dan noodles with Keto Vegan Brown Sugar Ginger Silken Tofu https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/-Keto-vegan-brown-sugar-ginger-silken-tofu. ### Gram Amounts: 14 g of Szechuan Peppercorns = 2 tbsp ### 7 g of Szechuan Peppercorns = 1 tbsp 45 g Sui Mi Ya Cai = 1/3 cup

How to make Keto Dan Dan Noodles

In a small saucepan, combine ⅓ cup avocado oil, the cinnamon stick and 2 tbsp whole Sichuan peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow to simmer for one minute. Then turn the heat off and allow the mixture to sit for 8 minutes.
Strain the mixture and add the crushed red pepper flakes. You can start with ½ the amount of red pepper flakes if you are unsure how spicy your flakes are. You can always add the other half in the sauce making step. Set the oil aside for now.
Heat a large wok over high heat until it is starting to smoke. Add 1 tbsp of avocado oil and swirl the wok to coat it well with oil. Add the ground pork and use a spatula to start breaking up the meat. Then add the sherry wine, dark soy sauce, five spice powder, and ½ tsp kosher salt. Cook the pork until it is fully cooked and the liquid has completely evaporated. All that should be left is some oil at the bottom of the wok.
If using the sui mi ya cai, push the cooked ground pork up the sides of the wok to make a small space in the center. Add the preserved vegetable to the center (there should be some residual oil at the bottom of the wok and this is perfect). Stir fry the vegetable for 30 seconds or so stirring it well. Then stir the vegetable into the ground pork. Turn off the heat and prepare the noodles.
Drain the shirataki noodles and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes as this will help the noodles release as much water as possible. Drain them a second time. Set aside hot noodles.
Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil and blanch the bok choy for about 30 seconds, so it is bright green, but still retains some crisp. Remove it and set it aside while you prepare the bowls.
In the chili oil that you made in the first step, add the soy sauce, almond butter, Swerve, ground Sichuan peppercorns, ½ tsp five spice powder, and garlic clove (grated). Mix well. Taste the sauce adding more crushed red pepper flakes if you would like to. Divide the sauce into four bowls evenly.
Top with hot noodles and the ground meat, dividing evenly between the four bowls.
Top each bowl with crushed peanuts and sliced scallions. Serve immediately!

Ingredients of Keto Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Avocado Oil	⅓ cup
2. Cinnamon Stick Whole	1 x 1 stick
3. Szechuan Peppercorns	14 gram
4. Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic	2 tablespoon
5. Avocado Oil	1 tablespoon
6. Ground Pork	1-½ pound
7. Sherry Cooking Wine by Holland House	1 tablespoon
8. Dark Soy Sauce by Amoy	½ tablespoon
9. Suimiyacai	45 gram
10. Chinese Five Spice Powder	1 teaspoon
11. Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton	½ tsp
12. Soy Sauce	3 tablespoon
13. Almond Butter	1 tablespoon
14. The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve	1 tablespoon
15. Szechuan Peppercorns	7 gram
16. Garlic	1 clove
17. Chinese Five Spice Powder	½ teaspoon
18. Bok Choy	1-½ cup
19. Peanuts	¼ cup
20. Scallions	1 medium - 4 1/8" long
21. Noodle Shirataki Rice by Miracle	24 ounce

Keto Dan Dan Noodles nutrients

caloriesKCal: 833.792 caloriesKJ: 3371.852 totalCarbs: 15.563 diabetesCarbsADA: 15.563 netCarbs: 10.652 diabetesCarbs: 11.818 fiber: 2.578 starch: 1.047 sugar: 3.137 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 2.332 protein: 51.325 fat: 64.875 transFat: 0.329 monousatFat: 35.96 polyunsatFat: 9.623 omega3Fat: 0.511 omega6Fat: 9.113 saturatedFat: 16.1 cholesterol: 164.993 vitaminA: 497.318 vitaminC: 17.514 vitaminD: 0.936 vitaminE: 4.93 vitaminK: 49.165 vitaminB1: 0.641 vitaminB2: 0.904 vitaminB3: 16.576 vitaminB5: 1.609 vitaminB6: 1.092 vitaminB12: 1.65 potassium: 981.546 magnesium: 81.358 calcium: 120.156 iron: 6.041 zinc: 4.938 copper: 0.162 phosphorus: 469.744 sodium: 1460.399 selenium: 75.378 folate: 47.959 choline: 163.865 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0.055 manganese: 0.5 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.035 phyticAcid: 89.518 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0.017 inositol: 0.059 mannitol: 0.006

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have almond milk on a keto diet?

Yes, unsweetened almond milk is a popular keto-friendly milk alternative. It's low in carbs and can be used in various recipes.

Is counting macros necessary on a keto diet?

Counting macros (carbs, fats, and proteins) can be helpful to ensure you're staying within your desired keto ratios. However, some people find success without strict tracking.

Is quinoa allowed on a keto diet?

Quinoa is relatively high in carbs, so it's not commonly included in a keto diet. Opt for lower-carb grains like cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles.

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Keto flu symptoms, like fatigue and headaches, are common when transitioning into ketosis. Stay hydrated, increase your electrolyte intake, and give your body time to adjust.

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Some people report changes in sleep patterns when starting a keto diet, which can be temporary. Make sure you're getting enough nutrients and consider adjusting your eating schedule.